The ACE Academy
URN: 139328 • Tipton DY4 7NR
Overview
- Name
- The ACE Academy
- URN
- 139328
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 42.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kerry Kernan (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Alexandra Road, Tipton DY4 7NR
Summary
The ACE Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Tipton, Sandwell, with a current enrolment of 1,418 students and a capacity of 1,438. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it operates with a focus on providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment. The school aims to foster academic achievement and personal development among its pupils.
The academy offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners, encouraging both academic excellence and the development of essential life skills. With a significant percentage of students (27.5%) eligible for free school meals, The ACE Academy is committed to ensuring that all pupils have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.
In addition to its academic offerings, The ACE Academy places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the well-being of its students. The school strives to create a positive atmosphere where students can thrive, supported by dedicated staff and a range of extracurricular activities that promote personal growth and social responsibility.
The academy offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners, encouraging both academic excellence and the development of essential life skills. With a significant percentage of students (27.5%) eligible for free school meals, The ACE Academy is committed to ensuring that all pupils have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.
In addition to its academic offerings, The ACE Academy places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the well-being of its students. The school strives to create a positive atmosphere where students can thrive, supported by dedicated staff and a range of extracurricular activities that promote personal growth and social responsibility.
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Nearby alternatives
- Q3 Academy Tipton (45.3)
- Alexandra High School and Sixth Form Centre (45.2)
- Willingsworth High School (45.2)
- Gospel Oak School (29.7)
Key details
- LA
- Sandwell
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1438
- Pupils
- 1418
- Boys
- 729
- Girls
- 689
- FSM %
- 27.50
- Open date
- 2013-03-01
- Close date
- 2018-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-01-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1418 | 729 | 689 | 1438 | 27.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1418 | 729 | 689 | 1438 | 27.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1418 | 729 | 689 | 1438 | 27.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1418 | 729 | 689 | 1438 | 27.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1418 | 729 | 689 | 1438 | 27.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1418 | 729 | 689 | 1438 | 27.50 |
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